Memorial from Shao Vu-lien, Governor of Formosa, submitting his report upon certain accounts for the years 1885-6 for Coast Defence and expenses connected with the civilizing of the savage tribes. The Board of Revenue has objected to items amounting to Tls. 10,277. The Governor accepts a cut of Ts. 7,700, but defends strongly the items for clothing, ete, issued to savages wishing to become more decent members of society. He points out also that to shave a savage once only will be of no avail, as his hair will soon grow long again. It is therefore the practice of the Aborigines Reclamation Office to give each adult male savage expressing his willingness to quit his wild life a suit of clothes and a razor and hone. It is still more necessary to give clothing to the women that they may learn modest ways, Headmen are also appointed to control their fellows, and as a distinguishing mark a short coat made of camlet is given to each, The Governor submits an amended account of Tls. 129,000.
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